Residential Door Opener

This package will release and open a locked or unlocked door, pause for entrance or exit, and then return the door to its closed position. If you would like to extend the time the door is open, you can do so by pushing the remote control again. The door will stay open as long as you like. To close the door, simply push the remote once again. The door remains free-swinging for manual use. Important note: Some doors manufactured by door & window companies have proprietary 3-point locking systems, with upper and lower latches (or pins) as well as a latch on the side of the door. The upper and lower pins will have to be retracted or removed. The latch on the side of the door should be a standard cylindrical door latch in order to facilitate automatic release via an electric strike. We suggest lightly modified mounting positions of both the door operator and arm in order to create greater forces needed to open and close the door through the tight weather seals.

Complete Independence

At the touch of a button, the Open Sesame Door System operator gives you complete independence: it unlatches your locked door, then opens, pauses and closes it, all automatically. It operates with a wheelchair mounted remote control and other environmental controls that are compatible with most types of disabilities.

Hand Assembled

Each Open Sesame Door operator is assembled by hand by an individual craftsman. After assembly, your door opener is inspected and thoroughly tested as a complete working system. You truly do get what you pay for with Open Sesame!

Top Quality System

Your Open Sesame Door System is a highly reliable, complete system – made in the U.S.A. We utilize the highest quality materials available: permanently lubricated steel gears, steel housing, commercial grade door release hardware. Unlike some flimsy units, we use no plastic parts in our systems that could easily break after only months of use.

Battery Back-up Standard

Feel secure with your Open Sesame Door System and its built-in battery backup! In the event of a power outage, you will still have full power use of your door for several hours, allowing you to get in and out of your home when you need it most. On other manufacturers’ units, this important safety feature is either not available or an expensive addition.

Power or Manual Operation

Your Open Sesame Door System offers unique conveniences in operation. You can control the door with a remote control device or operate the door manually. Unlike some other door opening devices you’ll experience no clicking, friction and/or resistance. The door moves freely and can be left open or ajar for pets, repeated passage or for ventilation.

Security

The Open Sesame Door System incorporates the use of a door release mechanism installed in the door frame. This type of mechanism, called an “electric strike plate”, is commonly used in apartment buildings where an intercom system is present, and allows the continued use of all existing keys. There are some exceptions where nonlocking door handles are present and existing hardware may need to be replaced.**

Remote Control Standard

Each Open Sesame Door System comes standard with a remote control that can be either hand held or easily mounted on a wheelchair. This high-powered remote device can activate the door system from anywhere in the home, and can be activated with fingers, palm, the side of the hand and more.

Attractive Design

Open Sesame Door System is attractive, unobtrusive and designed specifically for the demands of the home environment. Our operator is available in a standard silver finish. Four standard colors to choose from for no additional cost. The Open Sesame Door System is the only product on the market that meets an architectural appearance standard.

Keyless Entry Pad Available

A popular option to the Open Sesame Door System is the keyless entry pad, a wireless device easily installed on the outside of the door. Keypads are usually intended for attendants and care providers to allow easy access to the residence without dispensing keys. Our keypads use a 4-digit combination that can be easily changed at a moments notice.

Optional Controls

We also offer remote controls that can be connected to specialty switches and wheelchair controls. The Open Sesame Door System can be customized with a wide range of activation devices such as wall push pads, X-10 home control systems and other environmental controls. Please contact us for expert consultation to find a way to accommodate any range of disability.

Testimony

As the owner of the very first Open Sesame Door opener back in 1985, I can honestly say it has been by far the most reliable piece of equipment I have ever owned. Like the Energizer bunny, year after year, it just kept going and going and going. Since my first Open Sesame I have upgraded twice, not because the old one stopped working, but because of the latest features and innovations: especially the secure feeling of having battery backup in case of a power outage. Their professionalism and service have been superb and I would highly recommend them. - Kathi Pugh, Berkeley, California

“I have a small business in Oregon. I have used only the Open Sesame operator in both commercial and residential application. I am familiar with most of the openers on the market and I will not use anything else, and here’s why. The Open Sesame opener is the most reliable one on the market , and is it easy to install. I work in OR, WA, CA, ID. I cannot have a piece of equipment that I need to come back for service calls or have to maintain because my service area is so large. I have installed the Open Sesame automatic door opener for almost 10 years and I will not use anything else due to the dependability to the end user, 90% of whom are quadriplegics. The Open Sesame automatic door opening systems are compatible with all of my equipment and can be installed on just about any door configuration. The people and support crew at Open Sesame are always there for me if there is any additional piece I need and they know their stuff. I cannot ask for a better piece of equipment or staff to work with in this field. Thank you Open Sesame for all you do to give these individuals the increase of independence and safety that my clients require in their home or work place.” JG

“For over five years I've had my Open Sesame door opener installed at my front door and with it getting used an average of sixteen times a day; I've never had a single problem with the opener. This door opener is by far the most durable and trouble free unit that I've ever heard of while at the same time, being priced affordable. Being that I have helpers coming and going in and out of my home three times a day, I'm able to give them a four digit code to enter into my keyless entry system that's mounted outside my front door, there's never a need to give out an actual key! That being said, if I ever have a helper that might be categorized as questionable and needing to let go or quitting, changing the four digit code is as easy as 1, 2, 3 yet with only a few easy to follow steps! I've had other door opener systems in the past and though they've worked well, that system was retired after no longer being able to supply parts for it.I can't say enough good things about my Open Sesame door opener, the investment has already paid off more times over than I can count and I'm looking forward to many good years to come out of it. Installation is a breeze and once you adjust it, and it should not need to be touched for many years to come. Thank you Open Sesame and all those who work for them for keeping me safe and free of worrying about whether or not my door is going to open or not regardless of what type of weather we might be having. Whether it's 103° warm or 14° cool, my opener will work regardless of the weather variances found in Arizona.” BW